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AU theater department reaffirms commitment to diversity through classes and productions

By Daniella Ignacio | October 23

It’s 1997. Theater professor Caleen Jennings calls student Tru Tranh into her office. She just cast him as Richard III in Shakespeare’s “Richard III” and believes he’s the most capable actor to play the role.

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Rise and shine with yoga in the galleries

By Georgia Sampson | October 18

Practice yoga in the Jefferson Gallery on the third floor of Katzen

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Rude Mechanicals’ ‘Something Wicked’ casts a spell on audience

By Daniella Ignacio | October 16

Annual variety show combines ominous mix of Shakespeare, original works

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Theater major opens AU Players season with impassioned one-woman show

By Daniella Ignacio | October 16

‘If my gender was a gun, I wouldn’t have to write this play,’’ playwright said

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Music

Bruno Mars brings his (24K) magic touch to the Capital One Arena

By Emily Von Urff | October 7

Bruno Mars and The Hooligans took to the stage at Capital One Arena on Sept. 30 for a set dripping with decadence, an unsurprising quality for a show part of the singer’s “24K Magic World Tour.” His second night at the arena brought his most recent album of the same name to life, outfitting the singer’s groovy, rhythmic-funk sound with every light, color, firework and magic trick that the stage could pull off. Most of Mars’ songs are spectacles and crowd-pleasers within themselves.

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Docs In The City welcomes aspiring writers, producers, filmmakers

By Katya Podkovyroff Lewis | October 7

The festival is opening free admission to AU students

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Music

‘Autumn Audio’ as the leaves turn

By Becky Evans | October 4

The Eagle’s guide to songs to get you in the mood for fall

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Ed Sheeran hit the stage for a second sold-out concert in DC

By Meghan Howie | October 2

The singer-songwriter, musician did not disappoint on second night

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Summer’s over, yet the season’s fashion trends prevail

By Carmenlucia Acosta | September 26

As the weather clings to summer, so is fashion

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Music

A$AP Ferg to play SUB x WVAU Welcome Week show

By Griffin Rowell | August 11

The Harlem MC is also set to release new album ‘Stay Striving’ this month

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Famed rock group Santana to play in Maryland August 15

By Griffin Rowell | August 10

The band will continue its lengthy 2017 tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion

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Regina Spektor and Ben Folds performed a special one-off show together in Virginia

By Griffin Rowell | August 1

On July 26 songwriting and indie-pop geniuses, Ben Folds and Regina Spektor, treated the audience at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap.

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HAIM has “Something To Tell You” with elevated lyrics

By Emily Martin | July 23

The all-female trio HAIM strikes gold again with “Something To Tell You,” a pure pop album released on July 7.

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Mitski made listening about the sadness of life, fun at her sold-out DC show.

By Griffin Rowell | July 14

The Japanese-born indie rocker played a tight, emotional set at 9:30 Club.

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Music

Album Review: “LANY” by LANY

By Emily Von Urff | July 13

The alt-band’s first release brings groovy vibes and romantic nostalgia.

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Music

Concert Preview: Gorillaz

By Griffin Rowell | July 13

The dynamic, genre blending group comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 15.

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A look back on the Merriweather Post Pavilion’s 50-year history

By Griffin Rowell | July 10

The legendary Baltimore area concert venue will celebrate its birthday with a star-studded July 15 show.

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